52 miles in 24 hours - sight guiding deafblind climber:John Churcher

We are walking 52 miles in 24 hours for Sense because of the glass of champagne at the end!

Team members: Jay Owen is a young autistic climber who joined John and I with the other members of the Eiger Paraclimbing Team in 2015. Jay has never walked a disctance such as this in one go so it will be challenging but his strength of spirit will see him through.

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I am sight guiding John Churcher (1st Deafblind climber to summit the Eiger) along with assistance from young Jay Owen (an autistic climber from the Eiger Paraclimb) and together we are fundraising for Sense, a national charity that supports people with complex communication needs, including those who are deafblind, to be understood, connected and valued. They are there for every person who faces communication barriers in a world that relies on being able to see and hear well to be connected. Together, we can unlock barriers to communication so no one is isolated, left out or unable to fulfill their potential.

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Sense is a national charity that supports people who are deafblind, have sensory impairments or complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives. Our expertise in supporting individuals with communication needs benefits people of all ages, as well as their families and carers.